The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has shut down a residential facility for children with disabilities located in the Ota-Efun area of Osogbo, citing deplorable…
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10 suspects remanded in Kaduna prison for raping 16-year-old girl living with disability
Ten suspects have been remanded in a correctional facility for raping a 16-year-old girl living with disability in Likoro village, in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna state. It was…
In a powerful show of support for persons with disabilities, the Debbie Kauna Foundation (DKF) has empowered 306 individuals in Adamawa State with vocational training and start-up kits to launch…
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Disability Agency Hosts Sensitization on Procurement Process, Inaugurates Planning Committee
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, led her management team on Monday, April 29, 2025, to receive the Procurement Process Review…
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Albinism Association Urges Sun Protection, Inclusion for Persons with Albinism on National Albinism Day
As Nigeria marks National Albinism Day today, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) is calling for greater awareness, protection, and inclusion of persons with albinism (PWAs), while urging the government…
Members of the Special Needs Students Association (SNESA) of Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare, Bauchi State, alongside the college’s Social Welfare Unit led by Malam Muhammad Nuhu Ali, paid…
The Dangote Leadership Development Programme of the Dangote Group, in partnership with the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), empowered fourteen (14) persons with disabilities in Lagos State with wheelchairs…
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has donated 100 wheelchairs to persons with disabilities in Kebbi State, aiming to enhance their mobility and economic independence. The presentation…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – In a bid to advance the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in underserved communities, FAECARE Foundation has officially launched and commissioned key components of…
Abuja – As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark International Workers’ Day, a group, The Albino Foundation Africa (TAFAfrica) has extended heartfelt commendations to workers across the…
Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Africa Women in Badminton Award (AWIBA), in recognition of her outstanding achievements and inspiring journey in para-badminton.…
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FG Sponsors 37 Visually-Impaired Candidates for UTME in Bauchi
The Federal Government, through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has sponsored 37 visually-impaired candidates to participate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bauchi State. Speaking…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to protect the rights and welfare of Persons…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that it spends over N200,000 to support each deaf candidate participating in its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was disclosed…
In a bold move toward promoting inclusivity and celebrating diverse abilities, K&K Fashion House Limited has unveiled a new initiative designed to spotlight the talents of people living with disabilities.…